Aasai

Aasai (pronunciation^ⓘ) (transl. Desire) is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, written and directed by Vasanth. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Suvaluxmi and Prakash Raj, with Rohini, Poornam Viswanathan, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Vadivelu in supporting roles. It revolves around an army major lusting for his sister-in-law, and attempting to ruin her relationship with her lover.

Aasai was produced by Mani Ratnam and S. Sriram via Aalayam Productions. Set and shot in Madras and Delhi, it was photographed by Jeeva and edited by B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan, while Deva composed the music. The film, released on 9 September 1995, became a commercial success and Ajith's first major breakthrough. It won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Director (Vasanth). The film was remade in Hindi as Pyaar Zindagi Hai (2001).